McCarthy says Lacy looks good in practice

Sep. 30, 2013

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Rookie running back Eddie Lacy practiced well today, according to coach Mike McCarthy.

"It's good to have him back out there," said McCarthy at his post-practice press conference.

Lacy missed the Cincinnati game after suffering a concussion the week before against the Washington Redskins. He was one of three healthy running backs practicing today, along with rookie Johnathan Franklin and practice squad graduate Michael Hill.

James Starks and John Kuhn didn't practice, but McCarthy said he wouldn't have any injury updates until Wednesday.

In general terms, McCarthy said his sense was that a number of injured players improved on their tests today. But he added that he hadn't visited with the training staff immediately after practice.

Other topics covered by McCarthy at his presser:

*He said he feels comfortable with having only four receivers on the 53-man roster after the team cut Jeremy Ross last week.

*The Packers are still looking at options for their return game, and although Hill doesn't have a history on returns, it's something the Packers will look at. Randall Cobb is also still being considered for a return role.

*McCarthy said the Packers have to do a better job of taking care of the football. Turnover ratio is a top priority.